Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2998 A ERRunout A
DSR 2999 B ER J.G.Runout B
Sylford WalkerJah Golden Pen / Golden Dub
Vinyl pressings
Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub
by Sylford Walker · 1975
17 pressings3 countriesRoots ReggaeDubReggae
Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub
6 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 2998 AERA Side
DSR 2999 BER J.G.B Side
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(A Side): DSR 2998 AER
(B Side): DSR 2999 BER J.G.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(A Side): DSR 2998 AER
(B Side): DSR 2999 BER J.G.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · light green & blue label
- Runout / matrix
(A Side): DSR 2998 A ER
(B Side): DSR 2999 B ER J.G.
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- Joe Gibbs Record Globe
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(A Side): DSR 2998 AER
(B Side): DSR 2999 BER J.G.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record GlobeFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2013 | UK | Joe Gibbs Record Globe VP92827", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe JP 0027", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Joe Gibbs Record Globe7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AJah Golden Pen
- BGolden Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1975 and 2013.
When was Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Jamaica. One of them is Joe Gibbs Record Globe.
How do I tell if my copy of Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DSR 2998 A ER and DSR 2999 B ER J.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jah Golden Pen / Golden Dub on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
